Showcasing the globally significant Ironbridge Gorge, this talk explores the lives of those who worked in its 19th-century industries. It highlights iron and ceramic production, alongside supporting trades such as mining and river transport, and offers insight into the people, stories, and lasting global impact of this remarkable area.
Lauren Collier (National Trust) "Ordinary People with Extraordinary Impacts: The History of the Ironbridge Gorge"
Friday 21st May 2027, 20:00-21:30
Via Zoom
Lauren Collier is the Property Curator at Ironbridge Gorge - National Trust. She leads the collections team responsible for over 400,000 objects spanning social and industrial history, decorative arts, engineering, and transport. Lauren specialises in the Industrial Revolution and the global impact of Ironbridge Gorge, alongside wider cultural and women’s history from the 18th to early 20th centuries.
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